The Power of Perspective: How Your Beliefs Shape Your Health Journey

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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Feeling stuck on your health journey? Maybe you don’t even believe it’s possible to achieve the outcomes you want? It’s easy to get bogged down by the numbers and let frustration and self-doubt take over. But here’s what all my long-term successful patients have in common: they believed it was possible from the very beginning.

When setbacks occur or results aren’t immediate, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and question if it’s really worth it. So how do you start believing that something else *is* possible, even if you’ve never achieved it before? In this episode, we dive into the power of self-belief and its impact on your health journey. You’ll learn why focusing on what you want to achieve, rather than what you’re trying to avoid, is the key to maintaining progress. Plus, we discover how shifting away from a scarcity mindset and into a more abundant outlook can unlock your potential and drive lasting success—even when past struggles have made belief seem out of reach.
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Audio Stamps
00:52 - Dr. Rentea highlights that believing in the possibility of achieving health goals is crucial for long-term success.

05:43 - Dr. Rentea encourages us to focus on daily choices and continuous improvement, marrying the journey rather than fixating on specific goals like weight.
18:00 - Dr. Rentea walks us through an exercise to reflect on why we can achieve our goals, urging us to focus on our existing strengths and capabilities, and to believe in making small, daily progress.
20:15 - We learn about the next round of Dr. Rentea’s 30/30 Program and Dr. Ali Nowitzki’s Nutrition Training Program (starting Oct 7th) with live Q&A, open to both patients and healthcare professionals.

Quotes
“You don't even need to do anything differently today other than believing that you can do it.” - Matthea Rentea MD
“Every day you get to decide what you want to be.” - Matthea Rentea MD
“Whenever I focus on the scale, I get zero traction.” - Matthea Rentea MD
“If you're not honoring your wins and the next steps you're taking, and believing it's possible, you're always in a place of scarcity, lack, and shame." - Matthea Rentea MD
“It's so much more empowering when I think about what I do want versus what I don't want.” - Matthea Rentea MD

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.
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